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New Bedford Colleges and Schools

Colleges in New Bedford

There are at least 2 colleges in New Bedford, listed and descibed below.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than New Bedford; see particularly Fall River, Dartmouth, Falmouth, Taunton, and Bridgewater colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Housing and buildings in New Bedford tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in New Bedford.

New Bedford Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

La Baron Hairdressing Academy
281 Union St
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 33 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
1872 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02720-3445

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 38 students, 38 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bourne Colleges118,72168 
Bridgewater Colleges125,1859,9342,613
Dartmouth Colleges230,6669,3364,173
Fall River Colleges491,9387,638 
Falmouth Colleges132,660252 
Taunton Colleges155,97671 

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